OEM 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Oil Filter

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the oil filter on 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser?

  A: Start the oil filter replacement by taking safety measures against long-term exposure to engine oil since it produces skin discomfort and features dangerous polluting agents. Engine oil drainage requires Engineers to detach engine under cover seal No.3 before removing the oil pan drain plug allowing complete oil evacuation. Install the oil pan drain plug after cleaning it and using a new gasket while torquing it to 40 N m (408 kgf cm or 30 ft. lbf.). Begin by taking out the drain pipe cap followed by using Special Service Tool: 09228-07501 to extract the oil filter while collecting the oil in a container. The process ends with drain pipe cap reinstallation together with cleaning of the oil catch plate. The drain hose requires a connection to the oil filter bracket where it should have an 8 mm (0.31 in.) tube diameter and be 900 mm (35.43 in.) long while going through the engine under cover for oil collection. Apply the special tool to remove the oil filter followed by removing the drain hose then reinsert the drain pipe cap before cleaning the oil catch plate once more. Before installation prepare the oil filter bracket surface and apply clean engine oil onto the rubber gasket of the new oil filter while tightening it manually until the gasket meets the bracket surface. Reinforce the new oil filter by using Special Service Tool: 09228-07501, performing a 3/4 turn rotation before achieving 18 N m torque. The engine oil maintenance process involves adding new oil to the reservoir followed by reinstallation of the oil cap while inspecting both leakages and oil levels. Proper disposal of oil filters and used oil should occur through specific collection points.